Andre Schurrle's projected move from Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea has moved a step closer after the Bundesliga club's general manager said a fee has now been agreed.

Schurrle, who has agreed personal terms with the Blues, is on international duty for Germany in the USA and will likely head straight to London to finalise the deal following his release from the national team.

So close: Andre Schurrle (left) has his move to Chelsea almost done and dusted

Complications: Kevin de Bruyne's role in the deal proved to be the last stumbling block

The 22-year-old is set to join the
Europa League winners in a £20million deal that will see Belgium
international Kevin de Bruyne move in the opposite direction on loan.